Junior Rockhounds

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Junior Rockhounds

Included with your family membership, the program introduces kids to the many facets of earth’s geology and composition with science and fun, and hands on projects. Occasionally there will be Field Trips designed especially for the Kids. The Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society’s Junior Rockhound program is suitable for ages 8 and up, but parental attendance is required.  Oh…and be sure to visit the Juniors fence line rock pile (or donate some yourself)!

Junior Rockhounds, when at the club, will usually be scheduled the last Saturday of the month. Special events, like field trips that are geared to Juniors, will be when scheduled.

Saturday, July 25th

10:30 am

The CCGMS Clubhouse
516 West Atlanta St.
Marietta, GA 30060

Please RSVP

We will learn about caves, how they’re formed, the structures within, and will make our own cave! Bring your journals to take notes because first, Member and Caver Jeff Sorenson, who is leading our August 29th (weather permitting) Jr. Rockhounds Caving Field Trip, will be speaking to us about what to expect on the field trip and what you must bring. Any Juniors wanting to go on the August field trip need to plan to attend this very important meeting. Please text me at 770-383-0461 or email me at lynnavery01@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

JUNIOR ROCKHOUNDS LOOK AHEAD


* SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026: Junior Caving Field Trip w/ Jeff Sorenson (weather dependent); more details later
* SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026: All about Sand
* SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026: earn service hours at Fall Workday & Chili Cook-Off at 9am - 2pm (lunch provided)
* SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026: Grab Bag Stuffing Day (lunch provided)
* SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2026: Meet at Cobb Civic Center for the CCGMS Annual Show for a Junior Rockhounds Scavenger Hunt, Geode Splitting, Mineral ID classes and more!
* DECEMBER ?, 2026: (date still to be determined) Awards Banquet at Burnt Hickory Baptist Church from 6-9pm

Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society